Tanzania, Russia and the West: What Samia Suluhu’s Moscow Visit Really Signals #Tanzania #Russia

President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Russia has raised major questions about Tanzania’s foreign policy, relations with the West, and Russia’s growing influence in Africa. In this BBC Focus on Africa interview, I explain why the visit matters, what Russia stands to gain, what Tanzania could realistically expect, and whether this signals a wider geopolitical shift in East Africa. This is not simply about Tanzania choosing Russia over the West. It is about strategic diversification, non-alignment, and how African states are navigating a more divided global order. #Tanzania #SamiaSuluhu #RussiaAfrica #Geopolitics #BBCFocusOnAfrica